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Sooronbai Jeenbekov
Trouble in Kyrgyzstan: Assessing the October 2020 Crisis
By Ankit Panda
Catherine Putz explains the background to Kyrgyzstan’s October 2020 crisis.
Tajik President Discusses Coronavirus Via Phone With Regional Leaders
By Catherine Putz
Emomali Rahmon finally joins in on regional telediplomacy with recent calls with the leaders of Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan.
Absurdity Reigns Supreme in Kyrgyzstan’s Neverending Atambayev Fiasco
By Colleen Wood
Kyrgyzstan’s legal system and former president Almazbek Atambayev are still locked in stalemate.
Defiant Atambayev Refuses Second Subpoena
By Catherine Putz
The former president, ensconced with supporters at his home in Koi-Tash, is headed for a confrontation.
Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan Make Up, Move Forward
By Catherine Putz
The border problem was rooted in preexisting issues, but was sparked and solved by politics alone.
Are Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan on the Path Back to Brotherly Relations?
By Catherine Putz
At the highest levels, yes. But the memories will linger.
Checking in With Moscow: New Kyrgyz President Makes First International Trip to Russia
By Catherine Putz
President Sooronbai Jeenbekov made a working visit to Moscow less than a week after taking office.
A New Kyrgyz President Takes Over in Bishkek
By Catherine Putz
Almazbek Atambayev steps down and Sooronbai Jeenbekov steps up.
Kyrgyz President Almazbek Atambayev Promises to Return to Politics
By Catherine Putz
As Atambayev leaves office, he pledges to return in the 2020 parliamentary elections.
Kyrgyz President Atambayev Set to Hand Successor a Massive Bilateral Headache
By Catherine Putz
The Kazakh-Kyrgyz rift continues to widen as Atambayev's presidency wanes.
Server Shenanigans: Local Media Reports Kyrgyz Campaign Used Government Server
By Catherine Putz
An explosive investigation by Kloop points to possible collaboration between Jeenbekov’s campaign and the government.
A Vote for Stability Steers Southerner to Success in Kyrgyzstan's Presidential Election
By Najam Abbas
The October 15 vote raises expectations of policy continuity in a country that has to balance regional, strategic interests.
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